William Fischer

Born: 3/2/1891 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 9/4/1945 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-06-09 | Final Game: 1917-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: William Charles Fischer

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Biography

William Fischer was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1917. Primarily a position player, Fischer's career spanned the early part of the 20th century, a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and a greater emphasis on offensive play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 412 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .274, which reflected his consistent ability to connect with the ball and contribute to his team's offense. Fischer recorded a total of 301 hits, including 10 home runs, and drove in 115 runs, underscoring his role as a reliable run producer during his playing years. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, accumulating 20 stolen bases throughout his career. His contributions were significant during an era that laid the groundwork for the more power-centric game that would follow in subsequent decades. Fischer's performance not only highlighted his individual talent but also illustrated the competitive spirit of the game during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
412	1099	109	301	50	15	10	115	20	90	66	0.274	0.332	0.374	0.706	1624.1

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1913	BRO	NL	62	165	16	44	9	4	1	12	0	10	5	0.267	.259 (+3%)	.325 (-4%)	.345 (+12%)	.670 (+4%)	60.6
1914	BRO	NL	43	105	12	27	1	2	0	8	1	8	12	0.257	.255 (+1%)	.322 (-4%)	.339 (-10%)	.661 (-7%)	-123.5
1915	CHF	FL	105	292	30	96	15	4	4	50	5	24	19	0.329	.250 (+31%)	.318 (+20%)	.332 (+35%)	.651 (+28%)	1415.7
1916	CHC	NL	65	179	15	35	9	2	1	14	2	11	8	0.196	.248 (-21%)	.314 (-22%)	.326 (-13%)	.640 (-17%)	-550.1
1916	PIT	NL	42	113	11	29	7	1	1	6	1	10	3	0.257	.248 (+3%)	.314 (+3%)	.326 (+11%)	.640 (+7%)	-550.1
1917	PIT	NL	95	245	25	70	9	2	3	25	11	27	19	0.286	.248 (+15%)	.312 (+15%)	.323 (+16%)	.635 (+16%)	706.2